Term 2 

(2023-2024)

Read Write Inc.

In Year 1, we follow the Read Write Inc. Phonics scheme of learning to introduce children to new sounds. Like all phonics schemes, it teaches children the sounds, the letters that represent them and how to form letters when writing. Read Write Inc. Phonics also involves reading books written using only the letters the children have learnt at each level and a small number of tricky words. Read Write Inc. sessions are taught on a daily basis. The picture below outlines the sounds which will be covered in each set. 

Have you heard of Fred Talk? 

During our daily speed sound sessions, the children will be introduced to a toy frog called Fred. To support the children to read unfamiliar words Fred can only say the sounds (segment) and needs help to read the whole word (blend). Fred will say the sounds and the children will need to work out the word. For example, Fred might say d-o-g and the children will say dog.  

If you would like more information about Read Write Inc., please follow the link below or speak to Mrs Hooker or Mr Edwards: 

https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-schemes-oxford-levels/read-write-inc-phonics-guide/ 

Big Book Stories:

In Guided Reading, our focus texts this term are Elmer and Burglar Bill.  During our Big Book sessions, the children will continue to make plausible predictions based on what has been read and answer simple comprehension style questions. 

Maths:

The topics we will cover in Maths this term are: 

Number and Place Value

• Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s  
• Read and write numbers to 100 in numerals 

Fractions

• Recognise, find and name a half as one of two equal parts of an object, shape or quantity, and  
• Recognise, find and name a quarter as one of four equal parts of an object, shape or quantity. 

Measures: Capacity and Volume

• Compare, describe and solve practical problems for: capacity and volume 

Measures: Money 

• Recognise and know the value of different denominations or coins and notes. 

Measures: Time

• Sequence events in chronological order using language (e.g. before, after, next, first, today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, evening).  
• Recognise and use language relating to dates, including days of the week, weeks, months, years. 

Science:

Everyday Materials:

This term in Science, we will be looking at everyday materials. We will be investigating materials; looking at what types of materials there are and what everyday objects are made from.  We will be learning about the different properties of the materials as well as testing the strength of different materials and seeing if they are waterproof or not. 

R.E

Who is a Christian and what do they believe?

In RE this term, we will be continuing to learn about Christians and what they believe. We will begin the term by learning about the miracles that Jesus performed and what this teaches Christians and then begin to look at why Christians pray. 

Geography:

What's it like here?

In Geography this term, the children will begin to look at aerial photographs of Barming Primary School and know the name of the village, town and country which the live in. They will then make a map of the classroom with four key features, using objects to represent the distance and direction of features in the classroom. At the end of the term, the children will design their own playground and improve three different areas. 

PSHE:

Health and Wellbeing

This term, we are exploring how we can look after our bodies. We will be looking at the different emotions we can display, the importance of sleep and how we can prevent germs from spreading. We will also discuss our own strengths and set ourselves different challenges. 

PE: 

Indoor PE: Gymnastics

Outdoor PE: Sending and Receiving with Stick Hands

We will have Indoor PE on a Monday and Outdoor PE on a Thursday.

Outdoor Learning:

In Year 1, we are lucky enough to take part in Outdoor Learning every Thursday. 

Games to Support at Home

Phonics Bloom has a variety of online games that help with sound recognition.

https://www.phonicsbloom.com/

Oxford owl has a selection of e-books your child can read online. Many come with some comprehension activities to support your child's understanding of the text. There is also a helpful section for parents that shows how to pronounce sounds.  https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/

Top Marks has lots of Maths games related to topics we cover in Year 1. 

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?q=Year%201%20maths